Skullcandy - Push 540 Open-Ear True Wireless Bluetooth Open Earbuds - Black

Unboxing the headphones, I was excited to see the clever design. You get the earbuds, and then a cord that you can connect magnetically to each end to strap over you, or that connects through the case to give you a nice way to carry it. The case is also small and easy to fit in a pocket, and you can take the string out when you want it but also has a place for it when you don't need it. These also flip over your ear, which was promising, but thats where things started to have issues. I can get them over my hear, but they wouldn't stay in. There is no tip to help it fit right, so the speaker part is just hanging there. Having options to attach would have made these great, instead I get inconsistent sound as I move. The sound is pretty decent, if you have it near your ear, but since the ear buds don't stay in your ear good luck hearing the music you're playing. There is no noise canceling, which doesn't matter as they don't stay in your ear to use it. The case is nice, but there is no included way to charger it and the ear buds. Not even a USB C cable, and while I have a bunch, I do like at least that included. The app is nothing special either, just did a firmware update and thats it. The nice design and easy to carry design, plus the magnet and decent sound, makes these almost great. But since I can't get them to stay in my ear, there not something I can use.

Skullcandy Push 540 Open ear True Wireless Bluetooth Open Earbuds has an open ear design with a detachable neckband. Included in the box: Push 540 wireless earbuds, magnetic detachable neckband, charging case, and a user guide. There is not a charging cable included which is ok, as I have plenty of USB type C charging cables. The Push 540 earbuds were easy to connect to my phone and tablet via Bluetooth V5.3. The Push 540 earbuds has multipoint pairing, my phone and table are both connected simultaneously. I like to wear earbuds while sleeping for the noise. The fit was comfortable, not too tight buy not loose either. I like that I can still hear other noise while listening to white noise. The next morning my Push 540 earbuds were still going! I did loose one on the pillowcase, but no biggie. If I happen to be out and about and lose one of the Push 540 buds, I can surely find it with Google find my device. Highly recommend. Features of the Push 540 Openear wireless earbuds: Charge 10hrs +32 case. Compatible with the Skullcandy app. Google find my device Auto Connect IP44 sweat, dust and water resistant 12mm dynamic drivers Other features inside Skullcandy app include: Left and right earbud charge status Customize Equalizer presets- Music, Podcast, Bass Boost, and Custom Customize Button Settings Low Latency Audio for video or gaming Multipoint Pairing Touch Control: Turn touch controls on or off Activate Assistant Clear Voice Mic

I’ve been using the Skullcandy Push 540 Open earbuds for a mix of podcasts, calls, light music, and around-the-house listening. Overall, I like the idea of these a lot. The open-ear design makes sense for times when I still need to hear what’s going on around me, especially at home with kids in the house. Comfort is probably one of the better parts of these earbuds. They’re lightweight, and the over-ear hook design feels secure without being annoying. They don’t feel like they’re going to fall off, and I can wear them for a while without feeling like I have something jammed in my ear. That’s one of the big reasons I like open-ear earbuds for casual use and even for listening to an audiobook or podcast while falling asleep. Sound quality is fine for what these are. I wouldn’t use them for serious music listening, and I definitely wouldn’t grab them for a plane ride where engine noise would drown everything out. But for podcasts, calls, and some background music around the house, I have no real complaints. They do what I need them to do. The battery life has also been decent for my use. My main test is whether I can listen at night without getting woken up by a low battery warning a few hours later, and so far that hasn’t been an issue. The charging case is compact and easy to fit in my pocket, and I actually like the built-in lanyard idea for clipping it to a backpack. That said, I do wish the latch on the case felt a little more secure if you’re going to have it hanging off a bag. I’m less sold on the detachable neckband. I get why it exists, and the magnets are a neat idea, but I don’t see myself using it around the back of my head. It feels a little cheesy to me, and the small barrel pieces on the earbuds make the design look a little awkward. The controls took a little time to get used to, mostly figuring out exactly where to tap, but that’s pretty normal with earbuds. Once I got the muscle memory down, play/pause, volume, and skipping tracks worked fine. My biggest issue is the Bluetooth connection. I’ve had wayyyy too many audio dropouts, even with my phone sitting right next to me on the armrest of the chair. It happened with both my iPhone and iPad. I was happy to see multipoint pairing available, especially on earbuds like these, and setup through the app was pretty easy. But the connection problems are frustrating enough that I can’t call these a daily driver yet. I did update to the latest firmware, so hopefully Skullcandy can improve this with another update. I’d really give these 3.5 stars, but since Best Buy doesn’t allow half stars, I’d round up to 4. If the Bluetooth dropouts get fixed, these could easily be a 5-star open-ear option for me. Right now, they’re comfortable and useful, but the connection issue keeps them from being great.

Recently, I’ve become a fan of open ear buds. These Skullcandy buds don’t irritate your ears and work really well. What’s in the box: • Skullcandy Push 540 Open Earbuds • Charge and store case • Magnetic lanyard • Instructions and warranty First thing I did was top off the charge. My Android phone was on my desk when I was ready to connect the earbuds. Without doing anything else, a message popped up on my phone wanting to know if I wanted to connect to the Push 540 earbuds. I answered yes and let it add the buds to the Find Hub app. It was so easy that I thought I must have done something wrong. The buds worked just like this. However, they did not connect as easily to the app. But after a bit of trial and error, they finally did. The app offered a firmware update. I carefully followed the instructions, but the update got stuck (like stuck for 30 minutes stuck) each time I tried. I used Skull Candy’s chat support and tried what they recommended, but nothing worked. I gave up and decided to use the buds without the firmware update, since they seem to be working fine. If you are happy with the earbuds out of the box, I don’t think you really need the app but it does give access to features like multi point and customizing the “buttons” on the earbuds. These earbuds are very comfortable. Even though they go over my ear, they don’t interfere with my glasses. This is a big plus for anyone who wears glasses. They don’t slip around either. The buds fit a bit down in your ears. Not into the ear canal, but they don’t just hang near my ear like another pair of open ear buds I own. The sound quality is great. I think that close fit may help with this. I’ve had the buds for a couple of days and used them for several hours. They still show 97% charge. So, the battery life so far is really good. A couple of things (besides the firmware update) that I ran into include the general fussiness of the app and a lot of trial and error getting multipoint to work. At first when my phone would interrupt my tablet, only one earbud would work. After considerable frustration, I found settings on my Android phone that needed to toggle for calls and for media. The media one was not toggled on. For some reason, I toggled that on and both buds worked during calls and the problem was fixed. The app is fussy in that it often reports the buds are not connected even when the buds actually are connected to the phone, verified by the fact that I can see that in the Bluetooth settings and I’m actively using them. This review is for the buds not the app, so no stars off. But the app needs work. Tip, if the lanyard does not snap quickly to the earbuds, flip it around. The magnetic connections are polarized. In summary, these are quality earbuds. They are comfortable, have great battery life and sound great.

Skullcandy Push 540 Open The Skullcandy Push 540 Open is a unique offering from Skullcandy, long known for its bold, bass-heavy devices. With a focus on fitness and everyday earbuds, they naturally prioritize situational awareness and comfort without sacrificing audio quality. Skullcandy is known for their accessible "lifestyle audio", and the Push 540 Open continues that trend for athletes and multitaskers alike. Let's see how these open earbuds stack up against the competition in the growing open-ear space. Overview and Specs =================================== Skullcandy has a reputation for building lifestyle-oriented audio gear, and the Push 540 Open is their latest swing at the open-ear market. The "Open" design means they sit outside your ear canal, intentionally letting in ambient sound so you can safely hear traffic during a run or coworkers in the office. These are more secure than the "ear clip" style that's also popular now with commuters and outdoor athletes. These Push 540s have an IP44-rating which means they can handle sweat, splashes, and dust with ease. Priced reasonably, you're getting 12mm dynamic drivers and an impressive 42 hours of total battery life (10 hours on the buds, plus 32 from the case). You'll also find Bluetooth 5.3 with LE Audio and Multipoint connectivity, allowing you to seamlessly connect to your phone and laptop at the same time. Initial Setup =================================== Getting everything running is pretty straightforward straight out of the large, flat-oval charging case. Peel off the protective stickers and you're ready to go. Inside the box, you'll find the earbuds with their secure over-ear hooks, the charging case, and a standout feature: a detachable magnetic neckband. The neckband magnetically clips to both earbuds for extra stability during vigorous workouts, and handily, it can be stored right inside the charging case to double as a carry cable. If you've ever had wireless earbud anxiety, this optional cable solution is brilliant! Note, there's no charging cable nor charging adapter, but you should have plenty... Easing your connectivity burden is a breeze, as they support Auto Connect and Google Fast Pair, instantly linking up with your Android or Windows devices. These days, initial setup is a breeze and it was no different this time. They immediately popped up on my Android phone and were paired instantly. Billed as an everyday companion, the buds feature touch controls on each earbud for media, calls, and voice assistants. You can easily manage your audio without reaching for your phone. If you download the Skullcandy App, you unlock even more customization, including EQ modes, button control mapping, and the ability to disable touch gestures entirely if you prefer. Performance =================================== When it comes to sound, the Push 540 Open delivers a surprisingly clean and clear experience. The 12mm dynamic drivers do a phenomenal job of separating the mids and highs, providing great clarity for vocals and instrumentation. Obviously they lack the extreme, bass-heavy "boom" that many Skullcandy buyers expect, but they still deliver adequate lows that outperform many typical open-ear devices. I think this is the most surprising part. With open-ears, you're pretty much giving up any chance of real bass, but what you get out of these is surprisingly good. More so if you push them in a bit, but then they could block the other external sounds, which isn't why you bought them! The secure hanger-style earhooks and comfortable on-head feel let you stay focused on your run or commute without irritation, even after hours of wear. I was worried that the flexible, but not poseable, hooks might not work for me, but they did! I think smaller ears could have trouble keeping these hooked on securely, though. When taking calls or jumping into meetings, these 540s are better than decent. The buds house directional microphones powered by Skullcandy's AI-driven Clear Voice Smart Mic feature, which actively reduces background noise while prioritizing your voice. I did use them in meetings, but I wouldn't replace my dedicated headset with boom mic. They're pretty good considering the mics are so far from your mouth, though. The battery life is a clear standout. With up to 10 hours per charge cycle, you likely won't need to top them off during a full workday or a marathon. If you do find yourself running low, a quick 10-minute rapid charge yields an extra two hours of listening time. Summary ==================================== The Skullcandy Push 540 Open is a great all-arounder for anyone who lives an active lifestyle or needs to stay aware of their surroundings. It’s comfortable for all-day wear, and the audio quality brings surprising clarity to music, podcasts, and calls. If you are a multi-device power user who benefits from Multipoint pairing, or a runner who can actually make use of the magnetic neckband, it’s a great pick. You will NOT get heavy sub-bass or active noise cancellation, but that's the expected trade-off for safety and situational awareness. If you jump between the gym, outdoor runs, and office environments, you could have one pair of earbuds to rule them all with the Skullcandy Push 540 Open.